This is one of the worst nightclubs I have ever been to…read more There was a pretty popular DJ playing here that I was ecstatic to see, so I bought tickets in advance to go see them. It was also one of the official afterparties for Breakaway Mass. The ticket I purchased was also for "floor standing" btw. Little did I know that the "floor" I was expecting to be on when I purchased my ticket online was actually the entire vip area that was barricaded. So the actual dance floor where the DJ is, is ridiculously far from common areas that it just made it hard to enjoy. If that's how it was going to be, AT LEAST PUT THAT SOMEWHERE???? I never would have gone and wasted my time in the first place!! Extremely misleading. At least it was only $25. If you weren't in VIP, you had to be above the stairs next to the bar area and the sofas where there's even less space! Additionally, the crowd here is weak and rude. The workers seemed rude too. Everybody, including those on the dance floor were just standing and going on their phones, not a single person dancing. You needed a wristband to go down to the vip area, and I also noticed only a certain type of person was getting wristbands to go down there *cough cough* ANYWAYS, this was my first impression of Boston nightlife and it was clearly not a good one. At least this subpar experience was good for one thing: it's made me realize how ever-so grateful I am to be a socal resident where nightlife is much better and I will never take it for granted again so thank you :)

And if you like pina coladas and getting mocked in the face…read more Or however that song goes! Back in August me and my friends went out for a girls night only for the bartender to ruin it. I had drank my drink and thought the alcohol was a little low and asked if she could remake it. Instead of gently declining she said all the staff are required to pour a certain amount of liquor per drink and out of curiosity I asked what that amount was. She took it for attitude and asked "why, are you a bartender"... She then asked who made my drink and I pointed at a bartender on the other end then she took a stray pen and THREW IT at another bartender's head then ushered for them to come over. The bartender started whispering in their coworkers ear and for a good five minutes they stared at me, giggling, not acknowledging my request and mocked me as if we're back in high school... Later in the night my friend orders a round of shots and that same bartender who made it gave her attitude as well. The Grand, if you're going to hire High School staff, at this point just invite teenagers then. Never coming back, if you enjoy getting packed like sardines, smelling ball sweat and weed, and listening to cardiac arrest EDM beats. Well then, be their guest.

This is a great place for after work and for families. Loads of TV around the place and a fine…read moreselection of craft beers on tap. Tip: they offer an extra large large glass that is good value for money.

i enjoyed my time at darte and i wouldn't be upset if i had to go back. the food was good and…read morepricing was very reasonable! service was extremely entertaining and lots of exciting things happened such as shot o'clock and shotskis. the dj was exceptional so i didn't mind the volume. definitely a fun place to have brunch!

We went here over the weekend and had a good time. Their drinks are all $20 and up which is a…read morelittle pricey. They also do have a $20 cover charge on the weekends. The bar didn't get crowded until about 11:30pm or so. We enjoyed the music they played and dancing. We would come back if we were in the area.

I've been in the area for work throughout the last 7 years. Loved it at first, when you didn't…read more have to pay $20 "cash cover" on a Thursday night. Consistently. With cops always parked right in front just waiting for drama to unfold. Scorpion used to be worth a visit, it's not anymore. There is so much else to do around the city to go dance and listen to good music (live music) without paying ridiculous prices. Skip this place. Try something else. Havana or Sissy.

A Must go, highly suggest double dipping and hitting Howl first upstairs for food and sing-a-longs…read moreand finishing the night at Down.

Rough crowd in the reviews, but i needed to write what a wonderful experience we had celebrating my…read moresisters Bachelorette. We purchase table service and it was worth every penny, it was also reasonably priced for Boston standards. We were treated like VIP's from the second we walked it, escorted right in and even got to cut the line. We were greeted by our waitresses who made our bride feel like a queen. We were given all the mixers we would want including redbull, cranberry juice, oj, and soda water. The waitresses also came around with jello shots which we also purchased with cash. There were 2/3 times strangers got into our VIP section and as soon as we were not enjoying their company, the staff took care of escorting them out of the area.

I don't think it's a thing, maybe we got lucky. But Monday Night Karaoke is a thing here. Here was…read moreour experience on around 9pm. AMBIANCE: Parking: Street parking. It can be pretty tough finding something so good luck. Seating: It's 3 floors of vibes (depending on the day) but this is no hidden gem, if you're looking for a local vibe, check this place out. Vibes: The nice touristy side of Boston, walking distance to a few scenic things. As for the spot, think Irish bar meets full-on nightlife energy. One floor might have karaoke, another has DJs, and another is just people vibing with drinks. It's lively, a little chaotic (in a fun way), and definitely a younger crowd energy. FOOD/DRINKS: Drinks are solid and pretty affordable for Boston, which is always a win. They've got everything from beers and seltzers to margaritas and cocktails. This isn't a craft cocktail lounge--it's more of a "grab a drink and keep the night going" type of place. CUSTOMER SERVICE: Great! I needed water and they provided it, no problem! TL; DR OVERALL: 5 Stars. I didn't expect to have so much fun on a Monday night (the singing, the crowd participation, the dancing). What. A. Vibe. Maybe I got lucky but I hope you get this experience when you stop by.Fun, high-energy, and perfect for a night out with friends. Not the place for a quiet drink--but if you're trying to turn up a little and keep things moving, this is a solid stop in Boston. TIPS: *They seem to have something going on every night so check their website!

This was a fun bar to go to on St. Patrick's Day weekend. There are three different floors so you…read morecan choose the vibe or music scene you're looking for. They have various weekday specials to draw people in and it gets pretty packed on the weekends. I would go again.

The music is great and Brooklyn is an amazing waitress. Good music, food and drinks Would reccomendread more

I came here on St. Patrick's Day weekend with some people and on a Saturday afternoon it was packed…read more- you would have thought it was a Friday night. They have all the typical beers and cocktails you would think, plus fun shot combinations like Gummy Bear, Nutter Butter, Mexican Candy, and Pineapple Upside Down. It's loud, vibrant, and fun. If that's your scene, check it out!

I visited Sissy K's on a bustling Sunday afternoon. The bar is a low key spot with a mixed…read moreclientele - right near Faneuil hall, it Attracts a good variety of tourists and locals and is very child friendly. Maybe too much so for my taste as there were a bunch of 9-11 year old's playing slide whistles during my meal. My server was helpful and accommodating, and I appreciated that she seemed to be the only one serving in the entire place. However, things were a bit slow, and my party waited quite a while at each step of the meal - it felt like it took a while for my food to arrive in particular. That being said, once the food arrived, I was pretty pleased. I had the caprese flatbread, which was delicious, crispy, and rich. I also had a watermelon jalapeño margarita, which had great flavor but not too much spice. I will definitely return here, but probably on a weekday when there are fewer children around.

Firstly, our server Christina was really so sweet and nice…read more The place was not packed, and reasonably priced. It did smell a little funny though walking in, but it's an old building. Seating is pretty much all high top, and there are multiple levels. A few chairs to sit at the bar as well. The Mac and cheese was good. However the beef torta was lacking flavor and my fries were barely warm. I did like how they crisped the cheese though.

The ambiance of Mariel's underground is super cool, a mix of upscale meets street art. We started…read morethe night before the club opened with some drinks and apps which were alright - had the calamari and empanadas which were yummy but definetly overpriced for the small portions. I thought the drinks were just alright as well (and off cocktail menu were definetly expensive, $20 for a cosmo for example). Our server/turned night bottle girl was a highlight - so sweet, fast, gave recommendations, and even some complimentary shots to end the night! The staff was sweet and encouraged us to stay for night life with no cover and also free cost check. When it turned into a club the music was decent but it took a while for it to get lively on a Friday night but appreciated it not being too overcrowded.

Reservations are a must but cannot be made earlier than a month in advance. It's a lounge like…read moresetting meaning the standard table can easily accommodate for a table of 6 and the larger tables can hold 10 people or more. I enjoyed the music and the dark vampiresque vibe. Our waitress was very nice and made it a point to visit our table as much as she could. Fair warning for those with bigger appetites to get food elsewhere first as prices are high and portions are small. Between three people we ordered 6 dishes and were still hungry. We tried their calamari, pork empanadas, Snow crab corn arepas, chorizo pizza as well as their chicken pizza. Did I mention the plates were small? Food quality was a step above bar food but not by much. In the future, I would be entirely satisfied with just getting their XL pitchers. Although $150 each, you definitely get more bang for your buck as opposed to ordering a bunch of individual drinks. We got the mango margarita which was tasty and not overly sweet. When it came to turning into the club, they slowly start putting up the velvet dividers and kindly informed us it was 30 mins before ending the dinning in. The music quickly turned into dated and dry music that we didn't end up staying much longer past. Overall, we had a good time and would plan to stick it through the awkward transition into the club phase.

Home of da bowl, great bartenders, great food, great karaoke, full house always fun times let's do…read moreit again !!!

Was this my favorite spot in all of Boston during my visit? Why yes, yes it was…read more I live near another famous Hong Kong in Tijuana, Mexico (IYKYK) so when my friends and I saw this same-named spot, we had to stop in even for just a couple of pics. Little did we know it would turn out to be the most fun we would have on our trip!. This dive bar has it all - chinese food, tiki drinks (you can take home the glass!), karaoke, amazing bartenders, and the absolute best vibe. We met so many fun, friendly people and we surprised to find a spot in the heart of a tourist destination that had so many local regulars! I had the Mai Tai, the Scorpion Bowl (shared, of course), and topped it off with an order of fried rice. The food is perfect for a night of drinking and was actually pretty good! Highly recommend this spot if you're looking for a fun, divey vibe. I'll definitely be back if I'm in the area again!